Untitled
1951
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1951
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a wild mix of shapes and colors. Big pink blocks fill most of the space, but they’re broken up by bold black lines, orange rectangles, and splashes of white. Some sections look rough, like scribbles or smudges, while others have smooth patches of color. A few small details stand out—a handprint, a face with closed eyes, and a circle with lines inside it. The artist used thick paint in some spots, making the texture pop. The colors feel raw and uneven, like the paint was slapped on instead of carefully blended. If you like this style, check out impasto.